President:
In Dallas this week, prepping for contract negotiations. Next week we are in Phoenix.
Association Update can be seen HERE
Vice President:
Veterans Day is November 11th. Be sure to go into Jetnet and select how you want to take the holiday.
The TWU Local 514 will be participating in the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade. Please reach out to Tracy Hardin if you are interested in participating.
Fall Back: Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. local time. Clocks move back one hour to 1:00 a.m.
Election Day is next Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
For the OK AFL-CIO endorsements, see below.
Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:
Woo Hoo!
Welcome to Halloween weekend; hopefully your plans incorporate family, friends, and safety.
Look at this: our CRO facilities group replaced a high-speed door in the cam building. This is a big deal because our group did it for “several” thousand dollars cheaper than the Dealer could; our savings are going to be hard to ignore, and no longer will warranties be an issue. If you see any of the CRO facilities guys, tell them Thank you, way to step up.
This week I met with the subcommittee again and we are still going thru articles 6,7 and 8, line by line, we are meeting in person in CLT 11/3-11/5 and hopefully we finalize these articles.
This week I also went thru our grievance back log and forwarded several issues for our second step meeting 11/6, although I don’t have any high hopes of getting much solved there, mainly because we already disagree or it wouldn’t be at second step, either way I will keep pushing them forward.
We ARE still hiring facilities in most trades, keep an eye out, and by all means let me know if I can help get your person of interest in the door.
Facilities still NEEDS union representatives for every shift and every trade, we will train you, if interested please let me or anyone of the E board know
- Budgeted headcount 316
- Current headcount 313
- Headcount on LOA 7
- Actual headcount 308
As always feel free to contact me anytime.
Jim Holt
(918) 378-2079
JHolt@twumail.org
Executive Board Members at Large:
George Albano:
Grievances / Member Representation
This week, I continued working on grievances and concerns affecting our members, including preparing grievances for the second-step meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.
Annual Enrollment — November 13 Deadline
Annual enrollment is underway and continues through November 13. Please take the time to review your American Airlines and union benefits and make any necessary changes before the deadline.
Benefit counselors are available in the office next to the Grievance Office, Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the enrollment period.
Benefit Counselor Available at the Union Hall
A TWU Local 514 Benefit Counselor will be available at the Union Hall November 2–6 to assist members with their annual benefits enrollment and answer any benefit-related questions. Please call 918-437-4300 to schedule an appointment.
Counselor Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
George Albano
918-378-1947
GAlbano@twumail.org
Gene Chapin:
- I continue to cover the midnight shift and am typically on base around 5:00 a.m. If you need me in your area earlier, please text or email me.
- I also continue to cover the Grievance Office,assisting members with workplace issues,grievances,and contract issues.
- We have a grievance meeting with management next week.
- If you’ve been bypassed for overtime in your area due to Quals, The company must maintain a list per Article 18 R.
- We have Kirwin Scott and Allen Roberts retiring today. We thank them for their years of service and wish them all the best in retirement. If you know of any members in your area who are retiring, please contact a Union Officer so we can recognize them.
- Red Cross blood drive starts on 11/30/26 to 12/8/26 please come and donate, Remember your generosity helps save lives.
- As always,if you would like a Union Officer to visit your area or attend one of your meetings,please let us know.
Gene
918-640-2097
GChapin@twumail.org
Linda Dill:
Working Grievances
I attended a WWC meeting in NYC at Local 100 this week.
Work Brain
Still having Work Brain issues around the base with some workers. Check it daily for accuracy. The time-clocks flag the company when you clock out late. So even 10 minutes, your clock out time could be flagged as unapproved for OT and points will appear.
Did You Know:
Attending the WWC this week was an educational experience. Local 100 always has great participation, new ideas and lots of union information. With over 40,000.00 members strong in the NYC area, TWU members literally move New York. I want to mention one of the important topics discussed, health scans. How many women and men take the time to get their thyroid and carotid arteries checked every year? Not just blood work and listening to the carotid artery with a stethoscope. Prostate for the men checked? Yearly mammograms for women? You are never too young. The earlier they catch anything is better than putting up with weird pain or a small ache you think is no big deal, so you wait till it feels worse? Then again maybe you don’t feel anything, but something is growing you didn’t know about. Make time for you and your health. One of our union Sisters had a regular yearly check-up with her doctor. Because of an offer to get a free thyroid scan about a month after her check-up, she is cancer free. Even though she had just had a yearly check-up at her doctors office, the scan found 3 nodules on her thyroid. She called her doctor and he said, “it’s ok your blood work came back just fine at your check-up”. She insisted her doctor do further testing after what the scan found. Two of them were benign and 1 was cancerous. Because of surgery and early detection, she is now cancer free. Keep in mind, blood work does not tell you about nodules on your thyroid. You have to be your own advocate for your health. Insist when you feel something is not right. If it ends up being nothing…..that’s great peace of mind. But what if it is something?
FALL Back is here-the time change is this Sunday (11/1/26). Fall back 1 hour!
VOTE LOUD!
Linda
(918) 954-4709
LDill@twumail.org
Tracy Hardin:
AERO: The planned changes for shop 431 are still on track. Thank you to everyone who turned in their picks. We continue to be briefed weekly on the progress.
BENEFITS: The enrollment window is now open, so this may be a good time to review all insurance coverages, medical, home, and auto. In just a few short days, I have seen several members become educated and surprised by what they are paying for. The enrollment window is open from October 26 through November 13, 2026.
We had Erin O’Brien from Workstrategies visit our last union meeting to discuss “Proper Footwear” She pointed out how much damage we can do to our bodies by not paying attention to the shoes we wear to work. Remember this, “If your shoes are showing heavy wear, get a new pair”. If you want more information, stop by Erin’s office or give her team a call. (539) 283-4959
VETERANS:
CALLING ALL VETERANS and VETERAN SUPPORTERS!!!!!
The Tulsa Veterans Day Parade invites you to come out and show your support. November 11th is a union negotiated holiday, and what better way to spend it than to hang out with your military brothers and sisters.
So join us downtown at 11am for a day you will not forget. You might just make this a new tradition. (More HERE)
COMMUNITY:
The Salvation Army Angel Tree kicks off November 1st. If you can help, please consider adopting an angel either by yourself or with a team of co-workers. Help spread the Love this holiday season.
Thank you,
“It’s Better In A Union”
Tracy
(918) 409-5962
THardin@twumail.org
Don McCormick:
Base 9FF’s (AAERO, CRO, HGR 5) I spent some time this week in Admin assisting in the sorting and counts of the numbers.
- All (3) AAERO, CRO and Hgr 5 9FF’s were completed on Thursday and should be posted sometime Friday. All the results should be posted on the Bulletin Boards and possibly an email posting for your respective bid areas or base wide email. No one was forced to another area that did not volunteer.
- Hgr 5 (257) was the trickiest due to the fact that they wanted to maintain the 142 headcount for dock 5D! After all the Bids/Transfers and the that were put up last weekend and the shortage of the bid unit before hand, the final number for movement. 55 members transferred out of bid unit 257 which reduced the overall amounts.
- 257 AMT (88) reduced down to 39
- 257 Gen CC (10) Reduced down to 6
- 257A Avionics AMT (26) reduced down to 14
- 257A Avionics CC (6) Reduced down to 3
- Labor informed us that anyone bidding this last week and were awarded and anyone in the 9FF awarded will be bidding their Vacation and January Rebid in their new bid units.
WELFARE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Trunk or Treat – Was a Huge success. We had over 800 Kids and 1800 in attendance. Thank you to all who helped put the event on, handed out candy, cooked and handed out hotdogs, helped with parking cars and participated in the Haunted House!!!!!
Adult Party – November 21st at the Hard Rock Casino, 6 – 12 PM
- Registered: 620 members and 1168 total. Expecting 1300 Plus in attendance!!
- Help come celebrate Local 514’s 80th Anniversary in Tulsa.
- Registration is now open. Click the link to register: https://twu514.org/ap-2026/
Tulsa Oilers – Next 2 games will be Friday Night at 7:05 PM and November 8th.
Community Service
- Operation Bikes and Toys.
- We will deliver on December 8th to Union High School
- Promotion on signage, K95, 102.3, and Natalie Cash Daily Live Streams.
Don
(918) 378-5823
DMcCormick@twumail.org
Daron Morgan:
Grievance Update: Currently tracking 177 open grievances, with 3 resolved this week (MTD: 6, QTD: 16, YTD: 83).
- Union Business: Attended the Local 514 Union Membership Meetings on Monday, October 26.
- Benefits & Open Enrollment: 2027 open enrollment runs through November 13. Benefit counselors are available on base next to the Grievance Office, and at the Local 514 Union Hall by appointment starting November 2 (call 918-437-4300).
- Upcoming Holidays: Reminders for upcoming union-negotiated holidays: Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11 (banking options open), Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26, and the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 27.
- Safety Corner — Respirator Qualifications: Highlights discrepancies found in fuel tank entry crew lists and reminds members to verify all qualifications (online course, classroom training, medical evaluation, and respirator fit test) before performing work requiring a respirator.
- Welfare & Entertainment: Highlights the TWU Local 514 80th Anniversary Adult Party on Saturday, November 21 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and notes that tickets for the Tulsa Oilers hockey game on October 30 are available at the Grievance Office and Union Hall.
- Faith, Fellowship & Solidarity: Encourages members to show care, compassion, and support for fellow brothers and sisters during the holiday season.
Daron
918-402-0089
DMorgan@twumail.org
Jay Potter:
- Base Maintenance Scope: I am tracking our in-house base maintenance across 4 stations (24 aircraft, including 10 checks) versus outsourced base maintenance across 5 stations (38 aircraft, with 33 checks/mods).
- Headcount & Staffing: Our Tulsa AMG headcount sits at 3,555 (down 284 since January 2020), which includes our maintenance planners, senior planners, and material planners.
- Hiring & Retirements: Year-to-date, we have tracked 156 retirements, 7 resignations, and 212 new hires.
- Retirement Guidance: If you are considering retirement, make sure to submit your formal notice at least 45 days in advance, keep in mind how the Social Security Administration uses a two-year lookback for Medicare Part B IRMAA thresholds, prepare for the 30-day 401(k) access lock, and get your Form L564 from American Airlines.
Jay
(918) 845-8059
JPotter@twumail.org
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Retired Brother Donald Ross Fletcher
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform the membership of the passing of our retired brother and colleague, Don Fletcher, who passed away on September 30th, 2026. Don began his long and distinguished career with us here at American Airlines in 1960. He served with dedication for 36 years before retiring in …
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